Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2020

US Government fears a new wave of cyber attacks from Iran as retaliation for the airstrike that killed Maj. Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned of a potential new wave of cyber attacks carried out by Iran-linked hacker groups targeting U.S. Christopher C.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

About 15 years ago, the idiom began to be applied to cybersecurity, where the risk management continuum values the investment in protection to mitigate the negative consequences of a cyber incident. Achieving “Left of Boom” cybersecurity is a journey on which every CISO should be embarked. Some “Left of Boom” Processes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

October is coming to a close and so is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Adversaries are still taking advantage of hybrid or fully-remote workplaces and scattered security teams as we all lean into the new normal. As a result, the Biden Administration has made cybersecurity a top priority.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. Wondering how your business can avoid being a victim of a cyber-attack?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Threat actors hacked the home computer of a DevOp engineer, they installed a keylogger as part of a sophisticated cyber attack. Then the attackers exploited a flaw in a third-party media software package to target the firm. The backup contains both unencrypted data (i.e. ” reads the update published by the company.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

In an era where data has become the cornerstone of business operations, the loss of vital information can result in severe setbacks and irreparable damage. Whether it’s due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters, the loss of valuable data can have devastating impacts on an organization.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) urges organizations to improve cybersecurity due to the risk of imminent destructive cyberattacks from Russia-linked APT groups. “UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to the malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.?

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

An updated GAO report from earlier this year found some improvements, but the basic problem remained: “DOD is still learning how to contract for cybersecurity in weapon systems, and selected programs we reviewed have struggled to incorporate systems’ cybersecurity requirements into contracts.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

OPSWAT is a global leader in IT, OT and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity solutions. How did you get started in cybersecurity? Computer networking goes hand in hand with cyber security. Computer networking brought me into the cyber security world. Now when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack. We are in the final!

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Five months later, Gunnebo disclosed it had suffered a cyber attack targeting its IT systems that forced the shutdown of internal servers. Indeed, companies that persist in viewing cyber and physical security as somehow separate seem to be among the favorite targets of ransomware actors. ”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. The fact sheet also recommends organizations to protect sensitive data belonging to customers or employees.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, where technology is rapidly advancing, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

“On Sunday, May 30, JBS USA determined that it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack, affecting some of the servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems. The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

On April 27 the Swiss cloud hosting provider was hit by a ransomware attack that brought down the company’s server infrastructure. The company is currently working to restore operations from its backups with the help of experts from HPE and Microsoft. The backup systems can be used for recovery.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

. “Dole plc ( DOLE :NYSE) announced today that the company recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that has been identified as ransomware.” A Texan grocery store shared on Facebook a memo sent by Dole that was informing it that the company was forced to shut down its systems in North America to contain the attack.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

According to the advisory that was issued with the help of leading cybersecurity firms (Dragos, Mandiant, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Schneider Electric), nation-state hacking groups were able to hack multiple industrial systems using a new ICS-focused malware toolkit dubbed PIPEDREAM that was discovered in early 2022.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

Bose Corporation has announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place earlier this year, on March 7. According to the breach notification letter filed by Bose, the company was hit by a sophisticated cyber attack, threat actors deployed ransomware within its infreastructure. ” continues the letter.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Researchers from cybersecurity firm TG Soft are warning Italian entities and companies of LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV attacks. TG Soft ‘s CRAM researchers had the chance to test their Heuristic Behavioral technologies to combat even the variants of this family type of Ransomware attacks. Black The LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble has disclosed a cyber attack and that the threat actors have exposed the customers’ data. A series of messages published on Barnes & Noble’s Nook social media accounts state that it had suffered a system failure and is working to restore operations by restoring their server backups.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

“On Sunday, May 30, JBS USA determined that it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack, affecting some of the servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems. The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2021

The Colonial Pipeline facility in Pelham, Alabama, was hit by a cybersecurity attack on Friday and its operators were forced to shut down its systems. Earlier Friday, there were disruptions along the pipeline, but it was unclear whether that was a direct result of the attack.” The pipeline allows carrying 2.5 Source WSJ.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2023

EPA has already provided a guide to audit water systems and recommends using it, it also would provide technical support to the states in conducting future cyber security assessments by developing cybersecurity programs. In many cases, they lack cybersecurity practices and rely on voluntary measures with poor progress.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

. “On Sunday, May 30, JBS USA determined that it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack, affecting some of the servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems. ” reads the press release published by the company. ” reads the press release published by the company.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2020

In May Elexon , a middleman in the UK power grid network, was the victim of a cyber attack, its systems have been infected with the Sodinokibi ransomware. We are advising you that today that ELEXON’s internal IT systems have been impacted by a cyber attack. SecurityAffairs – Sodinokibi, cybersecurity).

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. The controls advocate for the use of automated information security software.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Information Technology research and advisory company, Gartner, presented its top predictions for the cybersecurity industry for 2017 earlier this year. So how must the cybersecurity industry adapt and grow in order to defend against this onslaught? But defense against cyber criminals is not just about increasing spending.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2021

for secure file transfers and the list of known victims in this breach is growing. The Information Security Office investigated and found that these emails contained a link to a public website where a sample of personal data from UC employees was posted.". For more information: The UC Davis statement on the data breach.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. The ransomware attack was said to be executed on 17th January 2021 and over 200Gb of data was exfiltrated. implement offline storage and tape-based backup.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

businesses can be built on, and destroyed by, cyber risk. Ask your cyber exec to explain the threats facing the organisation. Few chief information security officers (CISOs) have a close relationship with the board in their organisations?—?many Everyone, it seems, has an opinion on the issue. 2 Talk to your CISO.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Australia is confident that China was behind attack on parliament, political parties. Backup files for Lion Air and parent airlines exposed and exchanged on forums. 5 Cybersecurity Trends in the Professional Services Sector. Iran denies successful cyber attacks hit infrastructures of its oil sector.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2019

. “Two organizations in our area are recovering from recent cyber attacks. “La Porte County paid the ransom on a cyber attack that locked up part of the government’s computer system. The Ryuk virus got into the backup servers.” ” reported the WSBT.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Remote access trojans (RATs): RATs can be used to remotely gain control of a machine, placing the user’s privacy and security at risk. Once attackers have access, they may steal sensitive data, install malicious software or use the hacked machine as a launchpad for further cyber attacks on systems within the network.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2021

If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Coding, documentation, and tests specification performed should be provided for each component or module under consideration. About the author: Salvatore Lombardo. IT officer, ICT expert, Clusit member.

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